Question

independent practice what is the narrators primary reason for coming to the house of usher? a. to ask the doctor how to medically treat ushers condition b. to visit and comfort an old friend from his childhood c. to meet madeline and determine the state of her health d. to confess his financial problems and request a loan from usher

Explanation:

In Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher, the narrator receives a desperate letter from his childhood friend Roderick Usher, who begs him to come to the House of Usher to provide comfort during his severe physical and emotional illness. The narrator travels there to support his ailing old friend, which matches option B. The other options are inconsistent with the text's premise: the narrator is not a medical professional (A), he does not come to assess Madeline's health as his primary goal (C), and there is no mention of financial issues or a loan request (D).

Answer:

B. to visit and comfort an old friend from his childhood